President Trump Announces Kazakhstan Joining the Abraham Accords
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that Kazakhstan, the largest country in Central Asia, will join the Abraham Accords.
“I just held a great call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of Israel, and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, of Kazakhstan," Trump wrote. "Kazakhstan is the first Country of my Second Term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of many. This is a major step forward in building bridges across the World. Today, more Nations are lining up to embrace Peace and Prosperity through my Abraham Accords."
Trump added that a signing ceremony will be announced soon to formalize the agreement and that many more countries are interested in joining. He emphasized the importance of uniting countries for stability and growth:
“We will soon announce a Signing Ceremony to make it official, and there are many more Countries trying to join this club of STRENGTH. So much more to come in uniting Countries for Stability and Growth — Real progress, real results. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!”
Context and Significance
- The move is largely symbolic since Kazakhstan has maintained diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992.
- This occurred shortly after Kazakhstan gained independence following the Soviet Union's breakup.
- Kazakhstan differs from other Abraham Accord members—Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the UAE—because it is not located in the Middle East.
Historical Diplomatic Relations
Kazakhstan normalized its ties with Israel soon after its independence, marking early diplomatic engagement independent of the Abraham Accords framework.
Author's Summary
The announcement marks a symbolic extension of the Abraham Accords, highlighting Kazakhstan’s unique role and ongoing peace efforts beyond the Middle East region.